NAPHTHENIC ACID SODIUM SALT

Chemical properties

YELLOW-BROWNISH MASS

The Uses of NAPHTHENIC ACID SODIUM SALT

Detergent, emulsifier, disinfectant, manufacture of paint driers.

Definition

A white paste, the most important of the naphthenic acid salts, commer- cial samples have consistency of grease, but this will vary with source and manner of processing. Excellent emulsifying and foam-producing proper- ties, low hydrolytic dissociation.

General Description

White paste to clear, dark brown liquid (NTP, 1999). The sodium salts of any one or of a mixture of a group of saturated fatty acids derived from petroleum.

Air & Water Reactions

Water soluble.

Reactivity Profile

NAPHTHENIC ACID SODIUM SALT is soap-like. Weakly basic in its reactions.

Fire Hazard

NAPHTHENIC ACID SODIUM SALT is probably combustible.